Editor’s Report - April 2025

Recently I was looking on a forum for a solution for one of my Lotus and came across some interesting discussions on:

Many EU countries are severely limiting use of classics on the roads. Many EU cities are banning their use completely. Some of the proposals from the EU are rather draconian, compulsory scrapping of cars, making repairs illegal, any welding prohibited, (Chassis and Chopping of Body) only manufacturers parts to be used, if after-market parts are used the car maybe reclassified from classic status, this appears to be for Engine and Drive Train some are being electrified.

In the US, California is considering a total ban on the use of Classics (those that weren’t destroyed in the LA fires!). This has been taken so seriously that many of the Restoration and Hot Rod shops are already relocating to Arizona.

Why the changes in Policy, there is a growing concern over pollution and emissions on older vehicles, the UK is still heading towards total EV new registrations by 2030.

We are extremely lucky in Australia that we have widespread recognition of Classic and Vintage Cars in Australia the AOMC is maintaining a fantastic representation, Google revealed It is estimated that there are approximately 970,000 motoring enthusiast-owned historical vehicles in Australia out of a total fleet that we estimate is around 21.8m vehicles (4.4%); 12 April 2024.

Keep your PMC and other cars on the road! We owe it to history of transport. It is estimated that 65% of all Rolls-Royce Cars produced are still circulating on our roads. Figures do vary on this number ranging from 60-75% but whatever the number it is outstanding.

Happy Motoring

Wayne Spittle